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Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi

Edoardo Alessandro Mapelli Mozzi is a British property developer and interior design entrepreneur born on 19 November 1983.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 11, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Edoardo Alessandro Mapelli Mozzi is a British property developer and interior design entrepreneur, born in London on 19 November 1983. He is the founder and chief executive of Banda Property and became a member of the British royal family upon marrying Princess Beatrice in 2020. He has Italian noble ancestry through the Mapelli Mozzi family.

Early life and family background

Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi was born in London on 19 November 1983. He is descended from Italian nobility through the Mapelli Mozzi family, with his father identified as Count Alessandro Mapelli Mozzi.

Career

Mapelli Mozzi is the founder and chief executive of Banda Property, a company specializing in property development and interior design. Media coverage has described him as a property developer and entrepreneur.

Marriage to Princess Beatrice

He married Princess Beatrice in a private ceremony in Windsor in July 2020. The marriage made him part of the extended British royal family.

Children

Mapelli Mozzi has three children: one son from a previous relationship and two daughters with Princess Beatrice. Publicly reported names include Christopher Woolf, Sienna Elizabeth, and Athena Elizabeth Rose.

Noble heritage

Sources describe him as descended from Italian aristocracy, with his father identified as Count Alessandro Mapelli Mozzi. This ancestry is often noted in reporting about his royal connections.

Key facts

  • He founded Banda Property, a property development and interior design company.
  • He married Princess Beatrice in 2020 and became part of the British royal family.
  • He has Italian noble ancestry through the Mapelli Mozzi family.
  • He has a son from a previous relationship and two daughters with Princess Beatrice.
  • He was born in London in 1983.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi?
He is a British property developer and entrepreneur, best known as the husband of Princess Beatrice and founder of Banda Property.
When was Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi born?
He was born on 19 November 1983.
What is Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi's job?
He is the founder and chief executive of Banda Property, a property development and interior design company.
Who is Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi married to?
He is married to Princess Beatrice.
How many children does he have?
He has three children: one son from a previous relationship and two daughters with Princess Beatrice.
Does he have royal or noble ancestry?
Yes. He is described as descending from Italian nobility through the Mapelli Mozzi family.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edoardo_Mapelli_Mozzi
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, occupation, company, marriage to Princess Beatrice, and children.
  2. BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-49843830
    Supports: Marriage to Princess Beatrice, private Windsor ceremony, and role at Banda.
  3. Town & Country — https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a25237503/edoardo-mapelli-mozzi-facts/
    Supports: Banda founding, family details, and charity involvement.
  4. South China Morning Post — https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3297410/meet-princess-beatrices-husband-italian-count-edoardo-mapelli-mozzi-royal-couple-married-2020-and
    Supports: Italian noble background, marriage, children, and Banda leadership.
  5. HELLO! Magazine — https://www.hellomagazine.com/tags/edoardo-mapelli-mozzi/
    Supports: Marriage in July 2020, son from a previous relationship, and role as CEO of Banda.